Category Archive for 'Spiritual Life'

Current Grief Counseling Resources on Campus Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) welcomes and encourages students to take advantage of the following services offered: The Grief Support Group: a student-led group open to any Wesleyan student who is coping with the death of a friend or relative Meets on Wednesdays at 8:30pm in the Solarium (Room […]

I am thrilled to be Wesleyan’s new Muslim Chaplain; I have already begun to fall in love with the campus community. I believe that we are all created as brothers and sisters, and my doors are open to all and not just the Muslim community. I personally feel enriched by seeing our campus community happy, […]

Mindfulness Class @Wesleyan — 5 Mondays starting on 10/22 6:30-8pm During this 5-week course, students will be introduced to various techniques of mindfulness practice and spiritual awareness, including sitting meditation and yoga. These modalities are designed to aid in stress and anxiety reduction, and when practiced diligently, may also offer opportunities for greater self-awareness and […]

I am very excited to be Wesleyan’s new Protestant Chaplain and have thoroughly enjoyed becoming part of this amazing community. As a marine scientist turned clergywoman, I truly value the importance of caring for ourselves and others holistically, considering the physical, mental, and spiritual. I aspire to be a safe, open, non-judgmental listener who is […]

A Lecture by Elisha Russ-Fishbane, Princeton University Judaism and Islam: Between History and Polemics The talk will address Jewish approaches to Islam from a historical and modern perspective. Elisha Russ-Fishbane received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations in 2009. His dissertation, Between Politics and Piety: Abraham Maimonides and His Times, […]

Dear Student, Hello and Shalom from Wesleyan’s Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and Rabbi. I wanted to wish everyone a meaningful and productive year, and remind students of the university’s policy on class attendance and religious holidays. Any student who is planning to miss classes during the upcoming Jewish holidays Rosh HaShanah/Yom Kippur, September 28-30, […]

A Conversation About Depression and Suicide in College Students with Coach Black and Professor Flores This is an opportunity to learn how to tell if someone you know is struggling and learn how to let a friend know you care. Tuesday, September 13 7:00 p.m. Downey House Lounge, 294 High Street [corner of Court […]